Ref: 1830 Census Buncombe Co. North Carolina, Pg 266, Img 114
Wells, Robert
1 male under 5 yrs
1 male 5 - 10 yrs
1 male 30-40 yrs
2 females under 5 (might be 3 females) (born 1825-1830)
1 female 5-10
1 female 30 - 40 yrs

Ref: 1840 Census Buncombe Co. North Carolina, Southern Division Pg 170, Img 68
Wells, R.P.
2 males under 5 yrs
1 male 5-10 yrs
1 male 10-15 yrs
1 male 15-20 yrs
1 male 20-30 yrs
1 male 40-50 yrs
1 female under 5 yrs
1 female 5-10 yrs
1 female 10-15 yrs
1 female 40-50 yrs

living pg 167
1840 WELLS J.R. Buncombe County NC 167 Southern District

Ref: 1850 Census Buncombe Co. North Carolina, Pg 270B, household 1006, Img 163
Wells, R.P. age 51 NC
Elizabeth age 51 NC
Wm F age 21 NC
Sophronia age 19 NC
John W age 16 NC
Jos H.P. age 11 NC
Rob C age 9 NC

Ref: 1860 Census Buncombe Co. North Carolina, Pg 586 & 587, Asheville P.O., Img 131 & 132, Household #393
Wells, R.P. age 61 farmer $6800 real estate $1890 personal NC
Elizabeth age 61 NC
Robt C. age 19
Margaret age 18 dtr in law SC

Ref: Old Buncombe Genealogical Society
http://www.obcgs.com/wedindx.htm
Marriages
Yett William Wells E. C. 3- 4-1858 - R. P. Wells (Note: William Yett is the son of Sarah Ann Faubion & Hamilton Yett. Sarah Ann Faubion is the sister of Matthias Faubion, husband of Matilda C. Wells)

Ref: Will of Lorenzo Alexander, Buncombe Co. North Carolina
land lying on the waters of South Turkey Creek, joining lands of Charles West, R.P. Wells

from ALOB, Vol. VII #2, p. 86-15: "p. 32. 14 Jan. 1827. Malachi Reaves, not being in good state of health but in a proper state of mind. I desire that my just demands against the estate be paid. He wants his beloved wife with all his family to live on and enjoy all the rest of the estate while she remains a widow then the property to be divided amongst my children and wife.. I appoint Ebed Jones as executor.. Wit: W. Wells & R.P. Wells.. Signed Malachi X Reaves. Ebed Jones executor was sworn 22 Oct. 1834.. Proved on oath of John Thrash a subscribing witness Oct. Session 1834..."

Ref: The Tribe of Jacob by Pearl M. Weaver & Joseph M. Weaver, 1997, Pg8 & descendants of Elizabeth Weaver & Robert Pinkney Wells

Ref: Old Buncombe Co. NC Genealogical Society
http://www.obcgs.com/miller.html#JohnWeaver
A Final Act of Love ~ from Father to Son In the fall of 1862, Robert Christopher Wells was serving in the Civil War with Company H, 29th Regiment VIII Vol. Inf. At Brandy Station, VA. He wrote a letter home to his parens, Robert Pinkney and Elizabeth Weaver Wells, that he was "cold, hungry and homesick." Robert Pinkney, along with a trusted servant, loaded a wagon and provisions and headed toward Virginia. He hoped to find a train along the way to send the supplies to his son. However, the war had taken its toll on the railroads and he had to continue the journey. With care to avoid the Union troops, he finally arrived at Brandy Station and delivered the provisions to Robert Christopher. Little is known about the return trip, except, as they neared home October 31, 1862, Robert Pinkney became ill and he died. His servant brought the body home and Robert Pinkney Wells was buried at Brick Church Cemetery, Leicester, NC. --Story information -Velma Miller Robinson, written by Sara Burrell Miller
NOTE: ROBERT PINKNEY WELLS DIED ON HIS DAUGHTER, MATILDA C. WELLS FAUBION'S 38TH BIRTHDAY

• Married: 14 Aug 1821 in Buncombe Co. North Carolina

1. Jehu Montreville Wells b: 19 May 1823 in Buncombe Co. North Carolina
2. Matilda C. Wells b: 31 Oct 1824 in Buncombe Co. North Carolina
3. William Franklin Wells b: 5 Nov 1828 in Buncombe Co. North Carolina
4. Sophronia Catherine Wells b: 10 Jan 1830 in Buncombe Co. North Carolina
5. John Weaver Wells b: 21 Dec 1832 in Buncombe Co. North Carolina
6. Margaret Jane Wells b: ABT 1833 in Buncombe Co. North Carolina
7. Robert Chrisley Wells "Chris" b: 15 Dec 1835 in Buncombe Co. North Carolina
8. Joseph H.P. Wells b: ABT 1839 in Buncombe Co. North Carolina